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Parents with annual family incomes below $125,000 will pay no tuition
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Deep learning algorithm diagnoses skin cancer as well as seasoned dermatologists
In hopes of creating better access to medical care, Stanford researchers have trained an algorithm to diagnose skin cancer.
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Algorithm allows video editors to modify talking-head videos as if editing text
A new algorithm allows video editors to modify talking head videos as if they were editing text – copying, pasting, or adding and deleting words.
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Commencement address by Bill and Melinda Gates
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Stanford researchers show fracking's impact to drinking water sources
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Instead of ‘finding your passion,’ try developing it, Stanford scholars say
The belief that interests arrive fully formed and must simply be “found” can lead people to limit their pursuit of new fields and give up when they encounter challenges, according to a new Stanford study.
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Stanford historian uncovers a grim correlation between violence and inequality
Professor Walter Scheidel examines the history of peace and economic inequality over the past 10,000 years.
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Stanford announces 16 free online courses for fall quarter
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Researchers have developed a water-based battery to store solar and wind energy
Stanford scientists have developed a manganese-hydrogen battery that could fill a missing piece in the nation’s energy puzzle by storing wind and solar energy for when it is needed, lessening the need to burn carbon-emitting fossil fuels.
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Stanford study finds walking improves creativity
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First detection of light from behind a black hole
Fulfilling a prediction of Einstein’s theory of general relativity, researchers report the first-ever recordings of X-ray emissions from the far side of a black hole.
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Portions of the brain fall asleep and wake back up all the time
New research finds that small regions of the brain cycle in and out of sleep, even when awake. The cycles shift toward “awake” when that part of the brain pays attention to a task.
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Farms that create habitat key to food security and biodiversity
Diversified farming is an important complement to forest protections for reversing tropical biodiversity declines.
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Jennifer Widom Named Dean of Stanford School of Engineering
Widom, an innovator in engineering education, taught one of Stanford’s first MOOCs.
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The threat from within
Former Provost John Etchemendy, in a recent speech before the Stanford Board of Trustees, outlined challenges higher education is facing in the coming years. Following is an excerpt from that talk.
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Wildfire smoke is exposing millions of Americans to extreme pollution levels
Stanford researchers have developed an AI model for predicting dangerous particle pollution to help track the American West’s rapidly worsening wildfire smoke. The detailed results show millions of Americans are routinely exposed to pollution at levels rarely seen just a decade ago.
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After 20 years, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy thrives on the web
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Edward McCluskey has died
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Novelist warns against utilitarian trends in higher education
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